The Best Lobster Rolls in NYC That Taste Like the Real Deal

There's a lot of variety when it comes to lobster rolls in the city. From standard ones like Luke's Lobster's classic to the more interesting Red Hook Lobster Pound's Tuscan style, it's too hard to choose the best. Depending on your preference, head to any of these seven establishments and you'll be satisfied as you eat the New England sandwich.

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Luke's Lobster

Luke's Lobster

Location: Various locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn

One bite in Luke Holden's lobster roll and you'll know exactly why they're so popular. There are Luke's Lobsters all over the city, so you won't have to travel far to get the seafood sandwich. The seasoning blend that's sprinkled on the meat, along with celery and lemony butter, will have you wanting another.

Pearl Oyster Bar

Pearl Oyster Bar

Location: West Village, Manhattan

The lobster roll at this West Village oyster bar is worth the expensive price tag (market price). Pearl Oyster Bar's open-faced bun is toasted to give it a little crunch when you bite down or cut into it. When you're finished scarfing it down, you can start working on the shoestring french fries that are per-fection.

Luke's Lobster

Location: Various locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn

One bite in Luke Holden's lobster roll and you'll know exactly why they're so popular. There are Luke's Lobsters all over the city, so you won't have to travel far to get the seafood sandwich. The seasoning blend that's sprinkled on the meat, along with celery and lemony butter, will have you wanting another.

Pearl Oyster Bar

Location: West Village, Manhattan

The lobster roll at this West Village oyster bar is worth the expensive price tag (market price). Pearl Oyster Bar's open-faced bun is toasted to give it a little crunch when you bite down or cut into it. When you're finished scarfing it down, you can start working on the shoestring french fries that are per-fection.

Pearl Oyster Bar

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Ed's Lobster Bar

Location: Noho, Manhattan

A toasted, buttery roll filled with large chunks of delicious lobster meat from Ed's Lobster Bar in Soho is one of the best you'll find in the city. The market-priced roll is served with fries and pickles that are almost as good as the sandwich.

Ed's Lobster Bar

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Red Hook Lobster Pound

Location: Red Hook, Brooklyn

Founded in 2009 at the Brooklyn Flea, Red Hood Lobster Pound now has three locations in New York, as well as food trucks in both the city and Washington D.C. Filled with claw and knuckle meat, the classic lobster rolls are the main standout in Red Hook. If you want to change things up a bit, they have other variations, like the Tuscan Lobster roll (tossed in basil vinaigrette) and the BLT lobster roll (made with chipotle mayo).

Red Hook Lobster Pound

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Grand Banks

Location: Pier 25, Manhattan

Grand Banks, a boat that's docked on Pier 25, serves up a delicious lobster roll. Make a reservation ahead of time because this place can get packed on any given hot summer night. The toasted roll, lined with house-made pickles, is filled with Maine lobster and seasoned with an herb, lemon, and dulse emulsion.

Grand Banks

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The John Dory Oyster Bar

Location: Flatiron District, Manhattan

When you go to the John Dory Oyster Bar, order the JDOB Lobster Roll. The bun is from Orwasher's Bakery, and the fresh lobster is mixed with red onion and celery. Together, they create perfection on the bun. Oh, and don't forget the crispy waffle chips it comes with.

The John Dory Oyster Bar

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North River Lobster Company

Location: Pier 81, Manhattan

Sail along the Hudson River as you bite into the New England classic. The North River Lobster Company only charges $10 to board the boat, and you can stay on as long as you want. Fill up on the sandwiches — stuffed with Northern Atlantic lobster, yuzu aioli sauce, celery, and a romaine wedge on a toasted, buttery, brioche bun — all evening long.